Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 dam
Reedy Creek Park Dam #3
Located in Reedy Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dam #3 is a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Reedy Creek river. With a hydraulic height of 16.2 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, this earth dam spans 355 feet and has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also provides recreational opportunities for visitors to the park.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not being state-regulated, Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection in 2017 found the dam to be in a not rated condition, with no reported issues. The dam is owned by the local government and is situated within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, making it a vital piece of infrastructure for managing flood risks in the area.
With its strategic location and important role in flood control, Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 is a key component of the water resource management infrastructure in Mecklenburg County. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding. Its presence highlights the importance of proactive risk management and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance of critical infrastructure to ensure the safety and well-being of local residents.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Creek At Sr 2803 Nr Charlotte | · | → |
| Briar Creek Near Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Campbell Creek Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Creek At Sr3150 Nr Idlewild | 0 cfs | → |
| Irwin Cr At Statesville Ave At Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reedy Creek Park Dam #3.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
Campgrounds
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Shepherds Field
- Williams Farm
- Cane Creek Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
Track Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Reedy Creek Park Dam #3
Where does the data for Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Reedy Creek Park Dam #3.